Cinematography 1st AC for Pilot: Focus Specialist

BlockReel; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

BlockReel is seeking a talented 1st AC to join our upcoming pilot project in Los Angeles. This dramedy with hints of magical realism investigates voice and connection in a bustling city, requiring precision focus and camera upkeep.

You will pull sharp focus, manage camera gear, assist the DP with lens changes and camera support, and bring your own follow focus unit, slate, and basic toolkit. A strong reel from narrative shorts or pilots is essential.

Qualifications

• Own a follow focus unit, slate, and a basic toolkit.
• Strong reel demonstrating focus pulling from narrative shorts or pilots.
• Experience on narratives or pilots is essential.

Responsibilities

• Pull sharp focus during takes.
• Set up, tear down, clean and organize camera equipment.
• Assist the DP with lens changes and camera support.
• Collaborate with the production team during prep and gear checks.

Skills

Focus pulling

Camera maintenance

Lens changes

Follow focus

Equipment setup/teardown

Slate operation

Tool kit ownership

Tools

Follow focus unit

Slate

Basic toolkit

Job description

BlockReel is seeking a talented 1st AC to join our upcoming pilot project in Los Angeles. This dramedy with hints of magical realism investigates voice and connection in a bustling city, requiring precision focus and camera upkeep.

You will pull sharp focus, manage camera gear, assist the DP with lens changes and camera support, and bring your own follow focus unit, slate, and basic toolkit. A strong reel from narrative shorts or pilots is essential.